Suggestions for patients following a fetal or infant loss.

After experiencing a fetal or infant loss, women will often feel confused, overwhelmed, sad, hopeless, angry and/or numb. Perinatal providers should be equipped to help link clients to services after a loss.

The Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) program proposes the following for All Providers:
  • Listen to Her Story
  • Inform her about Contra Costa Crisis Center (CCCC) for Grief Counseling: 1-800-837-1818
  • Complete one page FIMR Referral Form and fax to CC FIMR at 925-313-6708
  • Take time to make the "Initial Call" with her. Information will be collected by CCCC and then she will be called back.
  • If assistance to link to CCCC is declined, check in periodically; there is no "right" time for grief counseling. A women will decide when the time is right for her.

CCCC provides individual and group bereavment support following a loss at no cost for Contra Costa residents. Information will be collected and then she will be called back.

Additional Documents:
FIMR Program description
FIMR provider flyer